Carlsbad
City in Eddy County, New Mexico
Carlsbad is a city in Eddy County, New Mexico, with 32,238 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,294 ft (1,004 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Livingston Wheeler, 2.1 miles E.
- 32,238residents (2020 Census)
- 3,294 ftelevation · 1,004 m
- 32.5 sq miland area · 84.1 km²
- 993 / sq mipopulation density
- 88220ZIP code
About Carlsbad
Carlsbad ( KARLZ-bad) is a city in and the county seat of Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 32,238. Carlsbad is centered at the intersection of U.S. Routes 62/180 and 285, and is the principal city of the Carlsbad-Artesia Micropolitan Statistical Area, which has a total population of 62,314. Located in the southeastern part of New Mexico, Carlsbad straddles the Pecos River and sits at the eastern edge of the Guadalupe Mountains.
Carlsbad is a hub for potash mining, petroleum production, and tourism. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located 20 miles (32 km) southwest of the city, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park lies 54 miles (87 km) southwest across the Texas border. The Lincoln National Forest is to the northwest of town.
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Living in Carlsbad
- Median household income
- $72,306
- Median home value
- $200,000
- Median rent
- $1,236/mo
- Median age
- 36.7
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Carlsbad had 32,238 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 32,238 |
|---|---|
| Density | 993 per sq mi (383 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carlsbad at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Eddy County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 32,238 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.46 sq mi (84.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,294 ft (1,004 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4005° N, 104.2383° W |
| ZIP code | 88220 |
| Official website | cityofcarlsbadnm.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3512150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carlsbad
- Livingston Wheeler2.1 mi E
- La Huerta3.5 mi N
- Happy Valley3.5 mi NW
- Loving11.4 mi SE
- Malaga16.1 mi SE
- Whites City17.4 mi SW
- Atoka27.8 mi N
- Loco Hills32.7 mi NE
- Artesia33.0 mi N
- Morningside33.1 mi N
- Hope40.9 mi NW
- Lake Arthur42.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carlsbad
What county is Carlsbad in?
Carlsbad is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Carlsbad, NM?
32,238 people lived in Carlsbad at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carlsbad, NM?
The ZIP code of Carlsbad is 88220.
What is the elevation of Carlsbad?
3,294 feet (1,004 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carlsbad?
Livingston Wheeler (2.1 mi), La Huerta (3.5 mi), Happy Valley (3.5 mi), Loving (11.4 mi), Malaga (16.1 mi).
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